Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Listed compensation
$150-$180/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
- Job Title: Occupational Therapist (OT)
- Company: NYC Behavior Specialists
- Location: Brooklyn, NY In-Home
- Job Type: Contract/Per Diem/Day-Time Schedule
- Compensation: $150-$180/hr
About Us
NYC Behavior Specialists is a multidisciplinary agency providing high-quality therapeutic services, including ABA, SETSS, Speech, Occupational, and Physical Therapy. We are currently seeking a Occupational Therapist (OT) to work one-on-one with a client in Brooklyn who requires occupational therapy services.
Job Responsibilities
Provide individualized occupational therapy in the child's home, addressing language development and communication goals.
- Conduct assessments and evaluations to determine OT needs.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans aligned with IEP goals.
- Work closely with parents and caregivers to support occupational goal achievement at home.
- Maintain accurate session notes and progress reports.
- Utilize evidence-based therapy techniques to improve outcomes of client
Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy.
- Active New York State Occupational Therapy license (OT/L or OTR/L) in good standing.
- Experience working with young children (preschool-aged) preferred.
- Ability to build rapport with young children and engage them in play-based learning.
What We Offer
HIGH PAY: $150-$185/hr
Flexible Scheduling Based on Your Availability
Supportive, team-oriented work environment Opportunity for career growth and collaboration with other professionals
Join NYC Behavior Specialists today!
Key Responsibilities
Provide individualized, home-based occupational therapy for children, focusing on language development and communication goals. Conduct assessments, implement IEP-aligned treatment plans, and collaborate with caregivers to track progress.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Occupational Therapist at NYC Behavior Specialists a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) — ranked against 706 active Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context
Of the 40 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 48% have no call, 63% require no weekends.
Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 10% in pediatrics (occupational therapy) | ranked against 706 Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Pediatrics median $135k (middle half $135k–$135k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | New York index 107.9 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pediatrics listings in New York | 32 active | 703 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 48% no call · 63% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New York occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 7% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 7% offer loan repayment405 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Pediatrics listings | 1,149 in the last 30 days | 779 the 30 days before (+47%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Pediatrics pay trend | +3.9% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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